2018 Chicago mission trip: sign up now!

Members of Covenant Community Presbyterian Church are making preparations to serve in mission to several Chicago inner city agencies. The mission trip, scheduled for September 20-23, will help the homeless and poverty-stricken at locations including Deborah's Place, The Night Ministry and other agencies. Contact Joanne Lapinske for more information.

what to expect in 2018

the preparations

Long before we roll out of the church parking lot, many people have already been involved. From collection of clothing and other necessities, to shopping for the meals we will be serving, the mission begins before the trip itself. Early Thursday morning, before we depart, a dedicated group of volunteers will meet and put together 250 "Twilight Suppers," consisting of BLT wraps, chips, homemade cookies and bars.

our partners

We have multiple groups and establishments that we partner with while in Chicago. Our first night will involve sharing food and warm clothing with the homeless and needy along side the Chicago Night Ministry Mobile Health Vehicle.

A small group of our team will be helping serve breakfast to 18 to 25-year-old homeless at The Crib, a shelter specific to that age group. Yet another group of our volunteers will help serve dinner and play bingo at Deborah's Place, a living facility for women getting back on their feet.

After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, ‘Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord - and you are right, for that is what I am. So if I come up your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.’